MLS Regular Season Kicks Off with Pomp on FOX and FOX Deportes As Anticipation Builds for MLS Cup 2025
LOS ANGELES – In a dazzling display of athletic prowess, FOX Sports heralds the commencement of Major League Soccer’s historic 30th season this weekend, solidifying its role as the premier U.S. television home for the league’s electrifying regular season. Mark your calendars: the 34-match journey promises excitement, with 18 thrilling encounters showcased on FOX and 16 on FS1. Intriguingly, every single match will be accessible in Spanish on FOX Deportes, ensuring inclusivity for the passionate fans.
The curtain rises on Saturday, Feb. 22, at precisely 4:30 PM ET on FOX, where the exhilarating clash between Los Angeles Football Club and Minnesota United FC will set the tone for the season. A staggering total of 23 teams will grace the screens of FOX and FS1, with the reigning MLS Cup champions, LA Galaxy, featuring in six riveting matches. Not to be overlooked, two must-see encounters will spotlight none other than Lionel Messi as he dons the colors of Inter Miami CF. And let’s not forget the newcomers, San Diego FC, who will make their mark twice on this illustrious broadcast schedule.
Stay tuned: the lineup of broadcasters assigned to these matches on both FOX and FS1 will be unveiled in due course as the season progresses, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. As the regular season crescendos, it promises to culminate in a spectacular showdown once again broadcast on FOX and FOX Deportes for the much-anticipated MLS Cup 2025.
Enthusiasts can revel in FOX Deportes’ meticulously curated 34-match lineup, featuring an esteemed cadre of commentators and analysts. Veteran play-by-play maestros, including John Laguna, Rodolfo Landeros, and Alejandro Luna, will lead the charge, accompanied by former Mexican national luminaries such as Claudio Suarez, Mariano Trujillo, and goalkeeper Martin “Pulpo” Zuñiga, along with Copa Libertadores victor Alvaro Izquierdo. Not to be forgotten, reporters Giselle Zarur and Livette Ruvalcaba will add depth to the coverage. All of this will unfold amidst the vibrant backdrop of the network’s flagship studio shows, namely EL ENTRETIEMPO, TOTAL SPORTS 360, and PUNTO FINAL, promising fans a multifaceted experience.
Prepare for a spring brimming with soccer action!
